Enemy Scouting Report - Mazatlan FC

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After a tough 4–1 loss to Tigres in their Leagues Cup opener, the Houston Dynamo now shift their focus to their next opponent: Mazatlán FC. The Sinaloa-based side is looking to make some noise in the tournament and capitalize on Houston’s early stumble.

Mazatlán enter the competition aiming to build on recent improvements in Liga MX. While consistency has been an issue in past seasons, a mix of young talent and key reinforcements has made them more competitive in 2025. Brazilian defender Samir Caetano has brought stability to the back line, while Mexican midfielder Sebastián Fierro anchors the midfield with control, vision, and work rate.

Up front, Mazatlán rely on the physical presence of Fábio Gomes and the creativity of Nicolás Benedetti to drive their attack. Supporting them are players like Dudu Teodora and Omar Moreno, who provide pace, energy, and experience on the wings. It’s a squad that has shown flashes of quality—and one that will be eager to take advantage of a Houston team still recovering from a deflating defeat.

Mazatlán may not boast the same star power as Tigres, but they approach this match with hunger and intent. With a roster that balances youth and experience, and veteran coach Robert Dante Siboldi leading the charge, they won’t be fazed by Houston’s MLS credentials—especially after seeing them concede four goals to open group play.

For the Dynamo, this is a must-win to keep their Leagues Cup hopes alive. For Siboldi and Mazatlán, it’s a golden opportunity to strike while Houston is vulnerable and move one step closer to advancing in the tournament.

Results in the last 30 days:

July 12 - Cruz Azul 0-0 Mazatlan

July 18 - Mazatlan 2-1 Puebla

July 26 - Pachuca 1-0 Mazatlan

July 29 - LAFC 1-1 (10-11) Mazatlan (Leagues Cup)

Last Match Staring XI (from fotmob.com)

2025 Roster

Goalkeepers: Ricardo Gutiérrez, André Alcaráz, Ricardo Rodríguez

Defenders: Samir, Jair Díaz, Facundo Almada, Salvador Rodríguez, Bryan Colula, Lucas Merolla, Ángel Leyva, Christopher Castro

Midfielders: Jorge García, Sebastián Fierro, Nicolás Benedetti, José Joaquín Esquivel, Alan Torres, Mauro Lainez, Alberto Herrera, Jordan Sierra, Saíd Godínez, Gilberto Adame, Jesús Hernández, Omar Moreno, Jefferson Intriago

Forwards: Dudu, Anderson Duarte, Raúl Camacho, Ángel Saavedra, Fábio